how to pronounce topless

/ˈtɑːpləs/

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topless is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of topless in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… to allow men to go topless the erotic …”

meaning of topless

Topless means without a top.

topless frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word topless occurs in english on average 1.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.